Apr. 01, 2026
Marta Van Beek, MD, MPH, has been named the executive medical director of ambulatory services for UI Health Care. In this role, Van Beek will drive and support alignment and consistency across all ambulatory sites, to guide access, patient experience, and patient-centered care. Van Beek — who has served in a similar position supporting the university campus ambulatory clinics for the last four…
Feb. 19, 2026
The following email message was sent to all UI Health Care employees on Feb. 19, 2026. Colleagues, in October, we invited you to share your perspectives through the UI Health Care Working at Iowa Survey, which helps us measure engagement across our teams. Your feedback highlighted several encouraging trends within our organization and reflected the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that…
Jan. 26, 2026 | uihc.org
As one of the largest and best employers in the state, University of Iowa Health Care offers a wide range of rewarding careers, many of which do not require an advanced degree. In fact, some roles only require a high school diploma or equivalent. From hands-on patient care positions to behind-the-scenes roles that keep the health system running smoothly, UI Health Care is a place to build and…
Jan. 15, 2026
After completing a fellowship in hematology/medical oncology at the University of Colorado, Sydney Brehany, MD, started her first position at a private practice setting in Colorado. She learned essential skills from the experience, specializing in breast, gynecologic, and hereditary cancers.A native of the north-central Iowa community of Algona, Brehany decided to move back to Iowa in 2025,…
Nov. 19, 2025
Melissa Whisler, MBA, MHA, has been named the executive director of UI Health Care's Transformation Office, which will drive and support alignment between strategy, implementation, and operational efforts across the enterprise missions of research, education, and patient care. Whisler has served in this position on an interim basis since July and will assume the role on a permanent basis,…